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2. Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome - Healthline

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   This condition is called hyperosmolarity. Blood that’s too concentrated begins to draw water out of other organs, ... Older people with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop HHS.

3. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state - Wikipedia

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   Relatively common [2] Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state ( HHS ), also known as hyperosmolar non-ketotic state ( HONK ), is a complication of diabetes mellitus in which high blood sugar results in high osmolarity without significant ketoacidosis. [4] [5] Symptoms include signs of dehydration, weakness, leg cramps, vision problems, and an altered ...

4. HHNS vs. DKA: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - Healthline

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   This is called hyperosmolarity. Blood that is too concentrated starts to take water from other organs, including your brain. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication of type 1 diabetes and ...

5. Hyperosmolar syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Hyperosmolar syndrome or diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome is a medical emergency caused by a very high blood glucose level . The prefix "hyper-" means high, and "osmolarity" is a measure of the concentration of active particles in a solution, so the name of the syndrome simply refers to the high concentration of glucose in the blood .

6. Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - WebMD

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   Type 2 diabetes is a long-term medical condition in which your body doesn’t use insulin properly, resulting in unusual blood sugar levels. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and ...

7. Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes, and More

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   According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), around 193,000 Americans under age 20 have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. One 2016 study found that the incidence of type 2 diabetes in youth has ...